Patents Assigned to Gem Power, LLC
  • Patent number: 8427166
    Abstract: An invention is provided for determining a state of health of a battery. The invention includes applying a predefined load profile to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage data corresponding to points along the predefined load profile. The battery electrical double layer capacity data is calculated from the battery response voltage data, and thereafter utilized to determine the state of health of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: GEM Power, LLC
    Inventors: Boris J. Tsenter, John E. James
  • Publication number: 20100039116
    Abstract: An invention is provided for determining a state of health of a battery. The invention includes applying a predefined load profile to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage data corresponding to points along the predefined load profile. The battery electrical double layer capacity data is calculated from the battery response voltage data, and thereafter utilized to determine the state of health of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: GEM POWER, LLC
    Inventors: Boris J. Tsenter, John E. James
  • Patent number: 7605591
    Abstract: An invention is provided for determining a state of health of a battery. The invention includes applying a predefined load profile to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage data corresponding to points along the predefined load profile. A matrix of parameters, which includes, among other data, battery ohm resistance data, battery chemical resistance data, and battery electrical double layer capacity data, is calculated from the battery response voltage data. Thereafter, the matrix of parameters is utilized to determine the state of health of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: GEM Power, LLC
    Inventors: Boris J. Tsenter, John E. James
  • Patent number: 7446509
    Abstract: An invention is provided for detecting polarization in a battery during battery charging. The invention includes applying a waveform to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage readings corresponding to points along the applied waveform. A battery response voltage curve is calculated based on the voltage differences between the plurality of battery response voltage readings. A battery polarization point is then identified when the slope of the battery response voltage curve stops increasing at an increasing rate. To enhance accuracy, a plurality of battery response voltage curves can be calculated, each based on voltage differences between battery response voltage readings taken along the waveform. The battery polarization point can then be identified when the slopes of all the battery response voltage curves stop increasing at an increasing rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Gem Power, LLC
    Inventor: John E. James
  • Publication number: 20070236225
    Abstract: An invention is provided for determining a state of health of a battery. The invention includes applying a predefined load profile to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage data corresponding to points along the predefined load profile. A matrix of parameters, which includes, among other data, battery ohm resistance data, battery chemical resistance data, and battery electrical double layer capacity data, is calculated from the battery response voltage data. Thereafter, the matrix of parameters is utilized to determine the state of health of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: GEM Power, LLC
    Inventors: Boris Tsenter, John James
  • Publication number: 20050248314
    Abstract: An invention is provided for detecting polarization in a battery during battery charging. The invention includes applying a waveform to a battery, and obtaining a plurality of battery response voltage readings corresponding to points along the applied waveform. A battery response voltage curve is calculated based on the voltage differences between the plurality of battery response voltage readings. A battery polarization point is then identified when the slope of the battery response voltage curve stops increasing at an increasing rate. To enhance accuracy, a plurality of battery response voltage curves can be calculated, each based on voltage differences between battery response voltage readings taken along the waveform. The battery polarization point can then be identified when the slopes of all the battery response voltage curves stop increasing at an increasing rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: GEM Power, LLC
    Inventor: John James